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    About the Author Cindy Barden has worked as a writer and educational consultant since 1990. She has published short stories, poetry, articles, puzzles, and games in newspapers and magazines, as well as authoring more than 125 educational books in a variety of fields. Other projects include editing educational materials, writing parent/teacher guides for educational produets, and design- ing educational posters and bulletin board sets. Jumpstarters for Root Words, Prefixes, and Suffixes Short Daily Warm-ups for the Classroom By CINDY BARDEN COPYRIGHT © 2008 Mark Twain Media, Inc. Printing No. CD-404081-EB Mark Twain Media, Inc., Publishers Distributed by Carson-Dellosa Publishing Company, Inc. The purchase of this book entitles the buyer to reproduce the student pages for classroom use only. Other permissions may be obtained by writing Mark Twain Media, Inc., Publishers. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America. Jumpstarters for Root Words, Prefixes, & Suffixes: Table of Contents Ae Table of Contents ” & Introduction to the Teacher. Root Words, Prefixes, and Suffixes.. ‘Overview of root words, prefixes, and suffixes Prefixes With Negative Meanings Includes words with prefixes un-, Prefixes Denoting Numbers Includes words with prefixes uni-, ccent-, and mille- Prefixes over- and under- Includes words with the prefixes over- and under- Prefixes... Includes words with prefixes de-, ex-, extra-, in-, semi-, hemi-, hypo- intra-, mega-, micro-, macro-, over-, pre-, post-, sub-, and under- Prefix Review ... Review of prefixes Adding Suffixes Review of spelling guidelines for adding suffixes Suffixes -er, -oF, -est.. Includes words with the suffixes -er, -or, and -est, and two different ways er changes a root word Suffixes -ly and -ful.. Includes words with the suffixes -ly and -ful Suffixes -less, -tion, -ation.. Includes words with the suffixes -less, -tion, and -ation Suffixes -able and -ment.. Includes words with the suffixes -able and -ment Suffixes -ology, -ist, -phobia Includes words with the suffixes -ology, -ist, and -phobia Suffixes -ish, -ness, -an. Includes words with the suffixes -ish, -ness, and -an Words With Prefixes and Suffixes. Determine root words of words with prefixes and suffixes, add prefixes and suffixes to words Suffix Review Review of suffixes Final Review.. Review words and definitions of words with prefixes and/or suffixes Words With Prefixes and/or Suffixes Used in This Book Answer Keys in-, im-, non-, mis-, and dis- bi-, tri, hyper, inter-, ‘© Mark Twain Media, Inc., Publishers: ii Jumpstarters for Root Words, Prefixes, & Suffixes Introduction to the Teacher Physical warm-ups help athletes prepare for more strenuous types of activity. Mental warm-ups help students prepare for the day's lesson while reviewing what they have previously learned. The short warm-up activities presented in this book provide teachers and parents with a variety of ways for students to practice and reinforce the skills they have already learned. Each page contains five warm-ups—one for each day of the week. Used at the beginning of class, warm-ups help students focus on a specific topic. Learning the meaning of prefixes and suffixes helps students increase their vocabulary and enables them to become better communicators. The warm-up activities in this book cover the meaning of commonly used prefixes and suffixes, help students improve dictionary and vocabulary skills, and provide practice in sentence writing and critical thinking. Students also have opportunities to make deductions, write synonyms and antonyms, and determine the meaning of words from context. A list of words with prefixes and suffixes is included at the end of the book for reference and can be used with students for review, vocabulary, or spelling. Encourage students to get into the “look it up” habit by using a dictionary when they are unsure of the meaning or spelling of a word. Suggestions for use: + Copy and cut apart one page each week. Give students one warm-up activity each day at the beginning of class. + Give each student a copy of the entire page to complete day by day. Students can keep the completed pages in a three-ring binder to use as a resource. + Make transparencies of individual warm-ups and complete the activities as a group. + Provide extra copies of warm-ups in your learning center for students to complete at random when they have a few extra minutes. + Keep some warm-ups on hand to use as fill-ins when the class has a few extra min- utes before lunch or dismissal. roe, 20 ana OF © Mark Twain Media, Inc., Publishers 1 Root Words, Prefixes, & Suffixes 4 Note: Some root words have foreign origins, often Latin or Greek. For example, inhale and exhale are words with prefixes, even though the root word hale isn’t a common English word. Root Words, Prefixes, & Suffixes 1 1. Aroot word is a word that can be changed into a new word by adding a prefix andlor sulfix to it. Like is a root word. Write two other examples of root words. Jumpstarters for Root Words, Prefixes, & Suffixes Root Word, Prefix, & Suffix Warm-ups Root Words, Prefixes, & Suffixes = 2. Apprefix is added to the beginning of a word and changes its meaning. (dislike) Write two more examples. 3. Assuffix is added to the end of a word and changes its meaning. (likely) Write two more examples. 4. Some words can contain both a prefix and a suffix. (unlikely) Write two more examples. NameyDate Root Words, Prefixes, & Suffixes 2 1. The spelling of root words usually does not change when prefixes are added. Example:resell Writetwomore examples. 2. Inthewords real, really, and read, the re-at the beginning of the words is not a prefix. Why nat? DIS- “SS ate Name/Date Root Words, Prefixes, & Suffixes 3 Write the root words. 1. unthinkable 2. illegal 3. honesty 4. mismanagement 5. impossible 6. disconnection Name/Date Root Words, Prefixes, & Suffixes 4 Add a prefix, suffix, or both to each root word. Write the new words. Name/Date Root Words, Prefixes, & Suffixes 5 Explain the difference between com-| 4 pound words, such as lighthouse, and 1. luck Ba 2. quick words with prefixes and suffixes. 3. sleep I 4. reach 5. pay 6. read @Mark Twain Media, ine, Publishers Jumpstarters for Root Wards, Prefixes, & Sultixes Root Words, Prefixes, & Suffixes Root Word, Prefix, & Suffix Warm-up: Ri Root Words, Prefixes, & Suffixes Np Name/Date. Name/Date. Root Words, Prefixes, & Suffixes 6 Root Words, Prefixes, & Suffixes 7 Sometimes the spelling of a root word changes when Consider words like repaint, rethink, and redo. a suffix is added. Write the root words. Check a dic- What do you think the prefix re- means? tionary if you are not sure of the spelling, 4. unbelievable 2. unhappily 3. reappearance 4, unfriendly s 5. rechargeable 6. disagreement (a Name! Dette Root Words, Prefixes, & Suffixes 8 & & Add the prefix re-to each word and use it in a short sentence. 7 4. move 2. pay 3. place 4, set 5. try NamerDate. Name/Date: Root Words, Prefixes, & Suffixes 9 Root Words, Prefixes, & Suffixes 10 Add re- to each word. On your own paper, write List 10 or more words that a short definition of each new word that does not , begin with the prefix re-. Cir- Cay, include the word again. Example: assemble: re- cle the root words. assemble—to put back together 1. appoint 2. connect 3. decorate 4. check 5. style ‘© Mark Twain Media, Inc., Publishers. 3 Jumpstarters for Root Words, Prefixes, & Suffixes Prefixes With Negative Meanings Name/Date A ReoF Word, Prefix, & Suffix Warm-ups Prefixes With Negative Meani Ss Name/Date Prefixes With Negative Meanings 1 Circle the prefix in each word. Underline the root words. Prefixes With Negative Meanings 2 Consider the meaning of these words: unlike, illogic, inappropriate, inconsiderate, disappear, disadvantage, nonprofit, nonsense, improbable, 1. unlike 2. ilagic and impossible. 3. inappropriate 4. inconsiderate | What do the prefixes un-, il-, in-, im-, non-, and 5. nonprofit 6. disappear dis- have in common? 7. disadvantage 8 nonsense 9. improbable 10. impossible Name/Date Name/Date Prefixes With Negative Meanings 3 Add the prefix un-to the root words given. Write the new word. On your own paper, write a short definition for each word that doesn't include the word not. Example: un + happy = unhappy: sad 1. able 2. like 3. do 4. made 5. cover Name/Date Prefixes With Negative Meanings 5 Prefixes With Negative Meanings 4 Write 10 words that be with the prefix un-. Circle the UNewo? root words. ar Write words from the list to match the definitions. Keep in mind the meaning of the prefix and the. disable disloyal disarm disorder root words. falling apart chaos make useless release from duty Nooo (© Mark Twain Media, Ine., Publishors discharge discolored disrespect disrepair 2. make harmless 4, false 6. stained 8. rudeness Jumpstarters for Root Words, Prefixes, & Sulfixes Prefixes With Negative Meanings Root Word, Prefix, & Suffix Warm-ups re Prefixes With Negative Meanings Np Name/Date | Name/Date. Prefixes With Negative Meanings 6 Prefixes With Negative Meanings 7 1. How can knowing the meaning of a prefix and | Add the prefix un- or dis- to each word. Write the root word help you understand the meaning | the new words. of a new word? 1. trust 2. agree 2. Ifyou know the meaning of the prefix, but not 3. tp 4. ol the root word, how can that help you under.) TU epee stand the meaning of the new word? —— 5. obey 8. bearable Name/Date Prefixes With Negative Meanings 8 The prefixes dis., in-, i, im, non-, and un- change a word so that it means the opposite. On your ‘own paper, write definitions for the underlined words without using the word not. Finite means limited. What does infinite mean? Appropriate means right or correct. What does inappropriate mean? Patient means calm and accepting. What does impatient mean? A dispensable item is one that is not needed. What does indispensable mean? ae eno Logical means reasonable. What does illogical mean? NameiDate. Name/Date. Prefixes With Negative Meanings 9 Prefixes With Negative Meanings 10 Circle 16 words that begin with un-in the puzzle. Write the letter of the answer that best matches List the words on another sheet of paper. the meaning of the word, LCNUEUODES UND ——1.notneeded A.necessary B. unnecessary Fee eee @ ROGUE NG 2. not truthful A.cishonest B. disbelief SNEAVURTEOUL 3. unwanted A. undesirable B. desirable UKFEUNUNCGLOG ——4.tosiop A. unavailable B. discontinue NNW 1 NUR OUT ON ——S.withoutend A. limited B. unlimited UUUNTIEDAMNU ‘@Mark Twain Media, inc., Publishors 5 Jumpstarters for Root Words, Prefixes, & Suffixes Prefixes With Negative Meanings Name/Date Prefixes With Negative Meanings 11 pa Word, Prefix, & Suffix Warm-ups Prefixes With Negative Meani 8 Ss Add in- or in- to each underlined word to form a new word. Use a dictionary if you are not sure which prefix to add. 1. practical 2. sincere 3. formal 4. movable 5. appropriate 6. capable 7. equality 8. possible 9. flexible 10. proper Name/Date Name/Date Prefixes With Negative Meanings 12 Add ais- to each word. On your own paper, write a sentence using each new word. Prefixes With Negative Meanings 13 Answer these questions on your own paper. 1. Comply means obey. What does noncompliance mean? ts elvehiea 2 Taparos 2. Give an example of a non- profit organization. 3. connect 4. continue 3. Toxic means poisonous. What does nontoxic mean? 6 Gem 6. lke 4. Give an example of a nondairy product. 5. Give an example of a nonfiction book. Name/Date Name/Date Prefixes With Negative Meanings 14 Complete these on your own paper. 1. Name one thing you are incapable of doing, Give an example of inequality. Name something that is inflexible. Name something that is impractical. Name something that is improper. Give an example of an insincere action. onRwn (© Mark Twain Media, Ine., Publishors Prefixes With Negative Meanings 15 Write the letter of the answer that best matches the meaning of the word. —— 1.disadvantage A. dislike —— 2.discontinue —_B. not having the —— 3. disconnect same opinion —— 4. disagree C. release —— 5.disapprove —_D. stop —— 6. discharge E. difficulty F. take apart Jumpstarters for Root Wards, Prefixes, & Suffixes Prefixes With Negative Meanings Name/Date. Prefixes With Negative Meanings 16 Write the letter of the answer that best matches the definition for each word. Root Word, Prefix, & Suffix Warm-ups Prefixes With Negative Meani Ss iN Prefixes With Negative Meanings 17 Write the letters from the words in the list on the lines next to the correct definitions. __ 1. impossible A likely B. can'thappen | a. dissatisfied b. illegible c. incompetent —— 2, impractical A. wong B notuseful | 4 informal e. unconscious f. unfamiliar — 3. improper A. incorrect B. right _— 4, inappropriate A.OK —_B. unsuitable.» —— 1- unaware — 2. strange —— 5. incapable A unable B. able —— 3. unhappy —— 4. unreadable — 8. inequality A. unhappy B. unfairness ___ 5. casual —— 6. unskilled Name/Date_ NameiDate. Prefixes With Negative Meanings 18 Write 10 words that begin with the prefix non-. Circle the root words. ia Name/Date. Prefixes With Negative Meanings 20 Circle the word to show what you think. (There are no right or wrong answers.) Getting good grades Doing chores at home Going to school on Saturday Learning a second language Learning to play the guitar Spinach tastes terrific ga ene Marke Twain Media, Inc, Publishers Advantage or disadvantage Continue or discontinue Approve or disapprove Advantage or disadvantage Advantage or disadvantage Agree or disagree Prefixes With Negative Meanings 19 Write “C” if the word is a compound word. Write “P if the word includes a prefix. Circle the root words in the words with prefixes. a — 1. inactive — 2. inaction —— 3. independent 4. into — 5. ingrown = __._6._inchworm — 7. inside —— 8. innkeeper Jumpstarters for Root Wards, Prefixes, & Suffixes Prefixes With Negative Meanings Name(Date Prefixes With Negative Meanings 21 On another sheet of paper, write a conversation between two people who disagree on some- thing. Use the format shown below. Include at least five statements for each person. Circle all words that include prefixes. She said, “_______________? He said, “——_" Name/Date. Prefixes With Negative Meanings 23 Reber Word, Prefix, & Suffix Warm-ups: Prefixes With Negative Meani f Ss Name/Date Prefixes With Negative Meanings 22 ©n another sheet of paper, briefly explain the difference between the words in each pair. Use a dictionary if you need help. 1. nonstop and unstoppable 2. nonhuman and inhuman 3. nonpayment and unpaid Answer the following questions on your own paper. What can happen if a student misbe a Pes Name/Date Prefixes With Negative Meanings 24 On another sheet of paper, write a short sen- tence using each word. Use a dictionary if you need help. 1. unavailable 2. unbelievable 3. unusual 4. undesirable 5. unknown 6. unlimited ‘Mark Twain Media, ne., Publishors If someone wears mismatched socks, what's the problem? Why could it be a problem if a secretary misfiles something? What does it mean to mistype a word on the computer? oo lf someone misleads you when you ask for directions, what could happen? ves in school? Name/Date Prefixes With Negative Meanings 25 Draw lines to match the words and their definitions. 1. misshapen truth 2. mistreat continuously 3. nonsense waste 4. nonfiction twisted 5. nonstop harm 6. misuse foolishness Jumpstarters for Root Words, Prefixes, & Sulfixes Prefixes Denoting Numbers y) Root Word, Prefix, & Suffix 4 S*2Warm-ups: Prefixes Denoting Numbers Neme/Date Prefixes Denoting Numbers 1 Write a poem using the prefixes for the numbers one through ten as the first part of each line. Use “One, Two, Buckle My Shoe” as a model. Be as silly as you like. NameiDate. Prefixes Denoting Numbers 2 Match the words from the list to the definitions. triceratops a 5 centennial octopus hexagon Uuni,bi- Unicorns, bipeds, give ita try. 1. a shape with 6 sides tri, quad- 2. a dinosaur with 3 horns Pees 3. an animal with 8 arms oe 4, a 100. lebrat was a 10-year celebration NamesDate NameDate Prefixes Denoting Numbers 3 Write the words from the tions. bimonthly decathlon quadruplets qui to match the defini- et 1. 10-sport Olympic event 2. 4ofthe same 3. 5S musicians 4. every 2 months NameyDate, Prefixes Denoting Numbers 5 Prefixes Denoting Numbers 4 How many sides does a decagon have? _ 2. Which is longer, a meter or a millimeter? ‘ameter? 3. How many millimeters ar 4. Which is longer, a meter or a centimeter? 5. How many centimeters are ina meter? How many milliliters are in a liter? “gam Circle the correct words to match the definitions. Knowing what the prefixes mean will help. (© Mark Twain Modia, Ine, Publishars 1. Knowing two languages bilateral bilingual bicycle 2. 5 Olympic sporting events pentathion quintuplet_—_ pentagon 8. A200-year celebration centennial biannual bicentennial 4. Aset of 3 related books or movies tripod trilogy triangle 5. To cut into 2 pieces divide bisect bicycle 6. Sof the same triceratops _ triangle triplets 7. The 8h month inthe Roman calendar October August December Jumpstarters for Root Wards, Prefixes, & Suffixes Prefixes Denoting Numbers Root Word, Prefix, & Suffix Y*Warm-ups: Prefixes Denoting Numbers Name/Date Prefixes Denoting Numbers 6 1. If you received the first issue of a bimonthly magazine in May, when should the next one arrive? 2. If a school held a biannual event in May of 2007, when would the next one be held? 3. Ifa family met for a occur? nial reunion in July 2007, when did the last reunion & 4. How often do you think a century plant blooms? 5. When will the tricentennial celebration of the United States as a country be held? Name/Date Prefixes Denoting Numbers 7 Match the letter of the word to its definition, @ Name/Date Prefixes Denoting Numbers 8 1. Which has more legs, a centipede or a millipede?_ —— 1. 3wheeled vehicle = A. octagon 2. How many yearsareinamillennium?. — 2. ananimal with thorn B. decade 3. How many soldiers do you think a Roman —— 3.astandwith@legs C. tripod centurion commanded? —— 4 ashape with 8 sides D. biweekly 4. Why are some types of eyeglasses called —— 5. every 2 weeks E. unicorn bifocals? —— 6 aperiod of 10 years F. tricycle Name/Date Name/Date Prefixes Denoting Numbers 9 On another sheet of paper, write two words using each prefix. uni bie tris, quad = quin- penta- oct dec- cent- milli (© Mark Twain Moda, Inc, Publshors 10 Prefixes Denoting Numbers 10 Write the prefix for each number. 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 G 100 1,000 Jumpetarters for Root Wards, Prefixes, & Suffixes Prefixes over-and under- OF Root Word, Prefix, & Suffix #2; Warm-ups: Prefixes over- and under- Name/Date. Prefixes over- and under- 1 As aprefix, under-canmean: A. beneath;below —_B._ lower in rank C. not enough. For each word, write “A, “B.’ or “C" to indicate how the prefix under-is used. 1. underarm 2, underground 3. underolassman 4. underestimate 5. undersecretary 6. underage 7. underdeveloped 8. underpass 9. underpaid 10. underline 11. undergraduate 12. undercooked Name/Date Name/Date Prefixes over- and under- 2 Prefixes over- and under- 3 Write the answers to these questions on your own | As.a prefix, over- can have two different meanings. Paper Use acictonay, iinecessary Write five words that begin with the prefix over-, 1. Would you like to go on an undersea adven- | meaning “greatly or completely." Example: overjoyed ture? Why or why not? 2. If someone is undethanded, does it mean the person is honest or dishonest? 3. What does it mean if someone is an under- dog? 4. If you agree to undertake a big job, what does that mean? Write five words that begin with the prefix over, meaning “upper, outer, or above" Example: overcoat Name/Date Name/Date Prefixes over- and under- 4 Prefixes over- and under- 5 Write the answers to these questions on your own | 4. What's the difference between an overpass and paper. Use a dictionary, if necessary. amvunderpass? 1. What does it mean to work overtime? 2. Whatdoesitmeanifsomeonefallsoverboard? | 2. What's the difference between overpay and 3. How do you feel if someone overcharges you underpay? ata store? 4, What happens when you overdo exercise? | 3. Which means an estimate that is too low: 5. What happens when the bathtub overflows? overestimate or underestimate? ‘@ Mark Twain Media, inc., Publishers W Jumpstarters for Root Words, Prefixes, & Suffixes Prefixes or Root Word, Prefix, & Suffix Ny Warm-ups: Prefixes N Name/Date Name/Date Prefixes 1 BA gps A bs nswer on your own paper. Prefixes 5 1. Inhale means to breathe in. What does exhale mean? 2. Include means to take in. What does exclude mean? | Add one of these prefixes to each 3. Implode means to burst inward. What does explode | word, Use a dictionary, if you need mean? help finding a word. 4. Give a one-ward definition of the prefix ex-. micro- macro- semi- Name/Date — hemi- — ex- Prefixes 2 Answer on your own paper. Use a dictionary if you aren't sure Write the new words. of the answers. Bilvate 2. change 1. Whats the difference between incite and excite? 9. proteasiorial 2. Whatis the difference between import and export? : 3. Whatis the difference between expire and inspire? 4. scope = 5. phone Name/Date 6. circle Prefixes 3 7. sphere The prefix hemi- comes from the Greek word meaning “half The |g golon prefix semi- comes from the Latin word meaning “half or partly” Write the answers on your own paper. 9. port 1. Drawa semicircle. 10. sweet 2. Do you live in the northern or southern hemisphere? 44. final 3. What does it mean to have a semiprivate room in a hospital? 12. conscious Name/Date 13. molecule Prefixes 4 14, foliate Micro- and macro- are prefixes that mean the opposite. The prefix | 15. cycle ‘macro- means “huge.” The universe is a macrocosm. ‘Answer on your own paper. 1. What does the prefix micro-mean? 2. Whatis a microcosm? 3. What does a microscope do? ‘Mark Twain Media, Ine., Publishers 12 Jumpstarters for Root Words, Prefixes, & Suffixes Name/Date Prefixes 6 The prefix extra- means ‘outside or beyond” Write your answers on another sheet of paper. Use a dic- tionary if you need help. 1. When astronauts go outside of a shuttle in space, its called an EVA. What does EVA stand for? 2. Some people bel does ESP stand for? 3. Inthe movie E.T., what does ET stand for? fe they have ESP. What Root Word, Prefix, & Suffix a Warm-ups: Prefixes NameiDate Prefixes 7 The prefixes hyper-and hypo- mean the opposite. A person who is hyperactive is extrernely active—far above the usual. A person who is hypoactive may move very little. Answer on your own paper. 4. Which prefix means more than normal? 2. Which prefix means less than usual? 3. Would a hypersonic sound be very loud or very soft? 4, When a person suffers from hypothermia, would his temperature be high or low? Name/Date NameiDate Prefixes 8 ge Dit | Prefixes 9 As a prefix, sub- can mean: 1. Which state would be subtropical: Florida or A. under, less, or at a lower position Alaska? B. lower in rank C. nearly or approximately For each word, write“A,"B,"or*C"to indicate how the: prefix sub- is used. Use a dictionary i you need help. 2. Ifyou subdivide something, do the pieces get larger or smaller? 3. Isa subset smaller or larger than the original set?—_______ submarine — subtropical _subsoll_— 4. Is the total larger or smaller than the subway —— subcommittee ‘subtotal? ——____ 5. Strata means “a layer” What does substrata subdivide —— subheading — subtotal — eae refixes 10 yl y Write the prefix on the line next to its meaning. a = a) : macro- extra. hyper- micro- semi- hypo- hemi- ex- —_sub- 1. aprefix meaning from or out 2. aprefix meaning less than normal 3. aprefix meaning huge 4. aprefixmeaning lower inrankorbelow 5. aprefix meaning tiny 6. prefix meaning more than normal 7. Latin prefix for half 8. aprefix meaning outside or beyond 9. Greek prefix meaning half © Mark Twain Media, Ine, Publishers 13 Jumpstarters for Root Words, Prefixes, & Suffixes - ~~ Root Word, Prefix, & Suffix Warm-ups: Prefixes XN NameDate Prefixes 11 The prefix inter- means "between or amiong” The prefix intra- means “inside or within” Circle the correct word for each item. 1. To exchange gifts between two people interchange or intrachange 2. Sporting events between teams from different schools intermural or intramural 3. Sporting events between teams in the same school intermural or intramural 4. Ahighway that covers more than one state interstate or intrastate 5. Shipping from one city to another inside the same state interstate or intrastate 6. A flight from New York to London intercontinental or intracontinental Narne/Date Namme/Date Prefixes 12 Prefixes 13 Write the answers on your own paper. 1. Write a short definition for interaction. 2. Commeans to speak. What is an intercom? 3. What do the letters IV stand for (medical definition)? 4. Write a short definition for the Internet. The prefixes pre- and post- have opposite mean- ings. Write the answers on your own paper. 1. Which comes first, the pregame show or the postgame show? 2. What is a preview of a movie? 3. When someone writes PS at the end of a let- ter, what does it stand for and what does it mean? 4, What does the prefix pre- mean? 5. Draw three interlocking circles. 5. What does the prefix post- mean? Name/Date NameiDate Prefixes 14 Prefixes 15 ‘Answer on your own paper. 1. About how old would someone be who at- tends preschool? 2 Would it be likely that some- one under 16 takes postgradu: ate courses? Why or why not? 3. Name a prehistoric animal 4. What does prehistoric mean? 5. Would a woman go to a doctor for postnatal care before or after the baby was born? (Mark Twain Media, Inc., Publishors Divide a sheet of paper into four columns. Write words that begin with a different prefix in each column, Select any prefixes to use. Try to list at least ten words for each pri alike along redo prepare subdue repair preview subject Jumpstarters for Root Words, Prefixes, & Suffixes a Name/Date Prefixes 16 The prefix mega- can mean either "1,000 of some- thing” or ‘very large” 1. There are about 1,000 species of bats. They Root Word, Prefix, & Suffix Warm-ups: Prefixes NameiDate Prefixes 17 The prefix de- can mean “down or away." It can also mean “to remove or reverse.” On your own paper, write a short definition for each word, are divided into two groups: megabats and | Use a dictionary if you need help. microbats. Which group represents the larger, haga 4. descend 2. debug 2. How many bytes are in a megabyte? 3. delay 4, deduce 3. Waeauherwadihathesins withthe prete | 2 o20im® 6. demerit rite another wor egins with the prefix pee. 7. deduct S< NameyDate NameDate Prefixes 18 Prefixes 19 On your own paper, briefly describe the differ- | Answer on your own paper. ence between each pair of words. Use a dic- tionary if you need help. 1. Edward Gibbon wrote The History of the De- cline and Fall of the Roman Empire. What is Q the difference between decline and fall? 2 1. dacling and incling If you want to take moisture (humidity) from 2. increase and decrease the air, would you use a humidifier or a dehu- 3. inflate and deflate micifise? ‘ : “) 3. tra king is dethroned, would he continue as 4. deactivate and reactivate mad ruler of the country? Name/Date Prefixes 20 Circle “T" for true or “F" for false. F To exhale means to take a deep breath and hold it. All prehistoric animals were dinosaurs. Scientists can learn much by studying prehistoric writing. Ifa person has hypersensitive hearing, she can hear very well. A child who is hyperactive can rarely sit stil. Postoperative care means care after an operation. When you buy something, the subtotal is the amount before taxes are added. Nogeenps 4444444 ananaT ‘© Mark Twain Media, Inc., Publishers 16 Jumpstarters for Root Words, Prefixes, & Suffixes Prefixes er Root Word, Prefix, & Suffix Warm-ups: Prefixes NameDate ‘Name/Date Prefixes 21 Prefixes 22 1. Ifan itemis preassembled when you buy it, do you have to put it together yourself? Write two words that begin with each prefix. 2. Ifthe Egyptian Empire predates the Roman 1+ SUb- Empire, which came first? 2. pre- 3. If something is submerged, is it above or be 3. moro. low the water? . 4. Micronesia is a group of istands in the Pacific ; * Semi Ocean. Are they large or small? 5. hyper Name/Date Prefixes 23 Match the definitions to the prefixes from this list. pre- over- = macro- = sub-__—_—micro- hyper- mis- 1. before 2. huge 3. not 4. tiny 5. again 6. above 7. more than normal___ 8. lower in rank or below NameiDate NamerDate. Prefixes 24 Prefixes 25 Match the definitions to the prefixes, Write one of these prefixes on the blank before each word to make a new word. Some root words 4. somerset ‘A. un. | may work with more than one prefix. —— 2 very large B extra- de. ex —extra-_-hyper- _hypo- inter- — 3. less than normal

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